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East Coast Breakfast

The East Coast Radio Breakfast Show is a fun, and hyperlocal radio show that will captivate and entertain you. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Darren Maule, Sky Tshabalala and Carmen Reddy, the show offers a delightful blend of humour, wit, and insightful commentary on current affairs, life in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), and glimpses into their personal lives.

Tune in to the show for an energizing start to your day, accompanied by a fantastic selection of music that will keep you hooked. Stay informed with the latest news updates, traffic reports, and sports highlights to ensure you're always up to date.

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5,887 Episodes

3700 – 3720

Keri's Couch: Katie Melua opens up about her upbringing, music journey, and divorce

Georgian-British singer and songwriter Katie Melua rose to fame in 2003 when she was just 19 years old. From topping the charts at such a young age to winning awards and becoming a household name, getting married and going through a divorce - Katie Melua tells all.

15 Oct 2020 12AM 14 min

Is the search for a COVID-19 vaccine the best route to take? Prof Tulio de Oliveira wades in

Every Wednesday virologist and bioinformatician, Prof Tulio de Oliveira, joins Darren, Keri and Sky. While many of us are anticipating the second wave in South Africa, a burning question is whether the search for a vaccine is a smart idea considering that many viruses do not have a vaccine. Prof…

14 Oct 2020 3AM 11 min

Coronavirus Update: Tin Roof 'superspreader' infections + first reported re-infected patient dies

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest corona news from around the globe. A number of high school pupils from seven schools in Cape Town had tested positive for the coronavirus after attending a “superspreader” event at a Claremont nightclub, Tin Roof. Meanwhile the first person to die after…

14 Oct 2020 3AM 2 min

#CakeGate: The verdict is out!

Following the revelation that Keri Miller cheated when she participated in the ECR birthday bake-off, a commission of inquiry was launched on Tuesday. On Wednesday, commissioner Ashton Naidoo from Mooney Ford Attorneys issued the final verdict. Listen to the podcast to find out if Keri was found guilty or not.

14 Oct 2020 3AM 6 min

Kagiso Capital representative talks R1m donation to 'The Big Favour'

It’s been one of the most challenging years for not just South Africans, but every single person in the world. That’s why Kagiso Capital, Growth Point and Ultra-Link are donating a Million Rand to The Big Favour to make sure that the class of 2020 can write their exams as…

14 Oct 2020 1AM 5 min

East Coast Radio’s 'The Big Favour' donates R1m to support class of 2020

East Coast Radio’s ‘The Big Favour’, Kagiso Capital and Growthpoint will be donating to matriculants in need. The campaign will ensure scores of learners are able to gain access to the basic necessities they need while preparing for and writing their final exams.

13 Oct 2020 3AM 2 min

#CakeGate: Introducing the Naidoo Commission of inquiry into cake capture

The breakfast team wants to get to the bottom of Keri Miller's cake scandal that is now making headlines. This is why they have enlisted the service of legal expert Ashton Naidoo who, on Tuesday, 13 October, launched the Naidoo Commission of Inquiry into Cake Capture. And with the commission…

13 Oct 2020 2AM 12 min

HOD for KZN Health unpacks the current trend of cases under level 1

Following KZN Premier's briefing on Sunday, Dr. Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN Department of Health talks to the team about the current COVID-19 stats and how these are affecting the healthcare workers.

13 Oct 2020 1AM 4 min

Married men shouldn't be mooning #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Imagine going to the moon and missing out on the whole experience because you have to spend the whole trip looking for an important piece of jewellery.

13 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

#CakeGate: Keri has been accused of cheating and she needs a lawyer

After a successful ECR 24th birthday cake-off on Friday, 09 October, all the hard work and celebrations went down the drain when the team discovered that Keri Miller actually cheated. Now she will need a lawyer.

12 Oct 2020 3AM 5 min

Cornavirus Update: Increase in tax for R350 grant continuation + No North Koreans have Covid-19

Darren, Keri and Sky bring you the latest corona news from around the globe. According to econimists, the country cannot permanently continue with the R350 Covid-19 social relief of distress (SRD) grant unless income tax is increased. Meanwhile in North Korea, Kim Jong-un claims no North Koreans have contracted Covid-19,…

12 Oct 2020 2AM 4 min

Evolution is rendering many things obsolete - even teeth #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. From teeth to tendons, evolution will have us talking about some of our organs in past tense or having no use for them at all.

12 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Who emerged 'Cake Boss' for the ECR birthday?

Darren, Keri and Sky had a bake-off challenge where they were tasked to bake a birthday cake for KZN's number one hit music station as a way to celebrate a great milestone. The trick, however, is that the ingredients they used for their individual cakes should not have cost more…

12 Oct 2020 1AM 6 min

Diver John Miller talks about rare whale behaviour spotted on KZN South Coast

Seasoned diver John Miller was rewarded with the sight of a lifetime at Aliwal Shoal, near Scottburgh when he spotted a humpback whale with its calf in its mouth. He tells Darren, Keri and Sky about this unique phenomenon.

8 Oct 2020 2AM 3 min

HOD for KZN Health highlights importance of nutrition during COVID-19 pandemic

This week is National Nutrition Week as well as National Obesity Week. Dr Sandile Tshabalala of the KZN department of health spoke to the team about dietary tips and body mass index (BMI).

8 Oct 2020 1AM 5 min

It finally makes sense why purple is the colour of royalty #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Very few countries have ever had purple in their flags and there is a very valid reason for this.

8 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min

Keri's Couch: Remarkable woman who made a difference during the lockdown period

Florence Peters is a reminder that even though there is a lot of hardship and trauma as a result of lockdown, bright lights continued to shine. Her open-heartedness saw the birth of a non-profit company where she links candidates with companies for learnership programmes to teach them new skills and…

8 Oct 2020 12AM 14 min

Why is Trump's COVID-19 condition confusing? Prof Tulio de Oliveira explains

Since testing positive for coronavirus, US President Donald Trump has been receiving a number of different drugs, according to his doctors. So, what is the deal with Donald Trump? Many people have been asking this question after the US president was diagnosed with the Coronavirus last week. Virologist and bioinformatician…

7 Oct 2020 3AM 8 min

Never eat this meat, lest you lose your hair and skin #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. If you want your skin to peel and your hair to fall out you can live at Chernobyl or the North Pole.

7 Oct 2020 1AM 2 min

Nah, mate! We don't like this ban #GetFact'd

On Get Fact'd, Darren brings you some interesting facts that you won't find on Buzzfeed. Did you know, Parliament in Australia banned a word that we actually like? You probably like it too. Meanwhile, Darren also revealed just how long honey lasts... it is a loooooooooooong time.

6 Oct 2020 1AM 3 min